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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,405.79, 726,658.22 and 185,138.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,405.79, 726,658.22 and 185,138.26 is: 277,726.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,405.79 : 726,658.22 = 185,138.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,405.79/726,658.22 = 185,138.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,405.79x = 726,658.22 × 185,138.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,405.79x = 134,532,237,111.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,532,237,111.70/484,405.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,726.32

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